I’m in the process of building about a 7,000 sqft pond. Lucky/unlucky for me I live in the south east and it has been raining every day. The first big rain filled the pond up half way, but was almost dry by the next day. Since this happened I started packing even more red clay. The forum I read before I started the dig said to pack red clay and leave loose clay on the top. Second rain pond filled up even more but water was gone by the next day. I’m out here again packing it with red dirt. I couldn’t attach pictures so here is a you tube video https://youtu.be/VwGL1IoBt1U Video of my pond hoping someone could tell me if they think this type of clay really obsorbs that much water or if I have bigger issues.

Last edited by KubOrng; 02/01/19 05:19 PM.